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"Pressuring Lee Jae-yong for Samsung Investment? Impossible," President Lee Emphasizes Necessity of Investment After announcing a large-scale semiconductor investment in the Honam region, President Lee Jae-myung held a report meeting today in Asan, South Chungcheong Province, regarding a 392 trillion won investment plan for the Chungcheong region, covering sectors such as semiconductors and bio-industry. SBS Jul 2, 2026 12:15 PM

On-Site Investigation Stalled by Protests and Clashes The National Assembly's special committee investigating the ballot paper shortage during the June 3 local elections conducted an on-site inspection today at the Songpa-gu Election Commission and the Jamsil vote counting station. SBS Jul 2, 2026 12:08 PM

President Lee Jae-myung: "Lee Jae-yong's Decision Will Lead a New Leap for Korea's High-Tech Industry" President Lee Jae-myung expressed his gratitude, stating, "Samsung, SK Hynix, and Celltrion have announced large-scale investment plans for fostering high-tech industries in the Chungcheong region. SBS Jul 2, 2026 11:26 AM

Han Byung-do: "The National Assembly Does Not Rest... We Will Convene an Extraordinary Session in July" ▲ Han Byung-do, Acting Leader and Floor Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea,… SBS Jul 2, 2026 11:24 AM

President Lee Jae-myung: "Chungcheong Holds Infinite Growth Potential, Will Become a Hub Leading the AI Era" President Lee Jae-myung stated, "The Chungcheong region possesses infinite growth potential," adding, "With strategic corporate investment and the government's firm commitment, Chungcheong will rise beyond being the center of South Korea's advanced industries to become a global hub of innovation that leads the AI era." President Lee made these remarks during his congratulatory speech at the National Report on the Development Vision for Advanced Industries in the Chungcheong Region, held in Asan, South Chungcheong Province, today , after hearing presentations on investment plans for the region from companies including Samsung, SK Hynix, and Celltrion. SBS Jul 2, 2026 11:20 AM

President Lee Jae-myung Dismisses Claims of Pressuring Samsung for Investment as Outdated President Lee Jae-myung stated, "The very idea that one can pressure companies to attract investment using the outdated mindset of government-led administration is a relic of the past." This was a rebuttal to claims from some quarters that companies announced large-scale regional investment plans, such as the "three mega projects," due to government pressure. SBS Jul 2, 2026 11:16 AM

Hanwha Ocean Selected as Preferred Bidder for KDDX Lead Ship Project; Final Contract Expected Next Month Hanwha Ocean explained that the final contract amount and duration will be determined following negotiations between the involved parties. SBS Jul 2, 2026 11:06 AM

President Lee Jae-myung: "Chungcheong to Become Global AI Innovation Hub; Lee Jae-yong's Decision Leads the Leap Forward" President Lee Jae-myung stated today , "The Chungcheong region possesses infinite growth potential," adding, "When combined with strategic corporate investments and the government's firm commitment, Chungcheong will stand tall as a global hub of innovation that leads the AI era, going beyond being the center of South Korea's advanced industries." President Lee made these remarks at the National Report on the Development Vision of Advanced Industries in the Chungcheong Region, held in Asan, South Chungcheong Province, after listening to investment plans for the region from companies including Samsung, SK Hynix, and Celltrion. SBS Jul 2, 2026 10:58 AM

President Lee Attends 'Chungcheong Region Public Report'… Investment Plans from Samsung, SK Hynix Announced From the right: Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, President Lee, and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won. SBS Jul 2, 2026 10:31 AM

Kim Sung-hwan: "If Honam Cluster Reaches Yongin's Scale, We Will Consider Expanding Nuclear Power; Nuclear is a Relatively Cheap Energy Source" - Four semiconductor fabs in the southwest region? Approximately 650,000 tons of water needed - No supply issues.. SBS Jul 2, 2026 9:36 AM